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Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G) All specs

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Apple Watch 3 Aluminum

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)

7.0/10 💬 Comment

WatchOS smartwatch with 1GHz Dual-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)

With one SIM card slot, the Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G) allows download up to 150 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Great connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) and NFC to make mobile payments or connection to other devices.

Device with 35 grams including the battery. The Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G) smartwatch is relatively thin with 11.4mm thickness.

Summary

*depends on the model
⚙️ CPU: Apple S3 (28nm)
🤖 WatchOS 4.0
🔄 WatchOS 5.0
📱 1.5" / 1.65"*
AMOLED
🔳 RAM: 768MB
💽 ROM: 8GB / 16GB*
🔌 WIFI4, BT4.2, NFC
📷 Not supported
 🔋 279mAh / 352mAh*

📱 Model features

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
ModelWatch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Other model namesApple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE), Apple Watch S3
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandApple
Release date9/22/2017
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)
Weight35 grams (1.23 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Display typeAMOLED
Screen size1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)303 PPI
Colors16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
System versionWatchOS 4.0
Firmware updateWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Chipset32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Dual-SIMNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1891 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1892 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1892 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supported

📷 Camera

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported
Main camera resolutionNot supported
Video recording (primary)Not supported
FlashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered
AutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supported
ZoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supported
HDRNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported
Front camera resolutionNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supported
Front flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
LoudspeakerSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported
RadioNot supported
TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
USBNot supported
Audio outputNot supported
TV outputNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupported
Infrared portNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupported

🔋 Battery

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity352 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Call controlNot supported
MessagingSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupported
Video callingNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supported
AntennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray
• Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 0.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered
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